The Old Thomas was Stolen

Overview

A faithful city guardian the Old Thomas, who has stood on the top of the tower of Tallinn Town Hall for centuries, is suddenly gone. He has neglected his post in order to go and protect a couple in love. The adventures of the Old Thomas and the historians who are chasing him through the romantic Old Town of Tallinn and the newer district of Tallinn. The whole film has the mood of song celebrations and the characters are always accompanied by music, songs and dance.

Directed by Semjon Školnikov

Top cast

Kaljo Kiisk

Old Thomas

Endel Pärn

Fevered Historian

Hardi Tiidus

Calm Historian

Ülle Koni

Girl

Rein Aedma

Boy

Vladimir Sapožnin

Vladimir Sapožnin

Maryn E. Coote

Maria

E

Els Himma

Soloist

K

Katrin Männiko

Girl Soloist

Einari Koppel

False Thomas

Voldemar Kuslap

Soloist

U

Uno Loop

Soloist

Andres Ots

Housekeeper

Ivo Linna

Boy Soloist

Jaak Elling

Film Group Boom Operator (uncredited)

Helve Halla

Russian Guide (uncredited)

Heiki Roots

Film Group Director (uncredited)

Semjon Školnikov

Theatre Director (uncredited)

Alice Talvik

Translator in the Theatre (uncredited)

Linda Tubin

Grandmother (uncredited)

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